Creative Direction - BA (Hons)
Arts University Bournemouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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BA (Hons) Creative Direction spans the creative economy. Youll learn how to engage and develop ideas into full-scale projects that apply themselves to the entire industry – your role as the director oversees them. On BA (Hons) Creative Direction, youll develop the conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and strategic vision necessary to occupy a role thats the beating heart of the creative industries – the Creative Director. Creative Directors are employed across all sectors of ...Read more

BA (Hons) Creative Direction spans the creative economy. You'll learn how to engage and develop ideas into full-scale projects that apply themselves to the entire industry – your role as the director oversees them. On BA (Hons) Creative Direction, you'll develop the conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and strategic vision necessary to occupy a role that's the beating heart of the creative industries – the Creative Director. Creative Directors are employed across all sectors of the creative economy, whether that's advertising, the arts, design, fashion, gaming, music, publishing or TV and film. They develop an intimate knowledge of their brand’s customers and direct all communication, controlling every point where their brand encounters their audiences, customers, and users. They do this by developing a team of creatives from a range of disciplines to assist in the design, development and delivery of their organisation’s products or services. On BA (Hons) Creative Direction, you'll work with a team of designers and content creators of illustration, photography, video and many other mediums and environments to deliver creative solutions to defined problems. This course aims to nurture innovative and forward-thinking individuals who can shape and influence the creative landscape. It provides a platform for you to explore your creativity, develop leadership qualities, and become industry-ready professionals capable of making a significant impact in the evolving creative industries.

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27/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
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61st
What students say
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Megan
19 Jan 25

Arts University Bournemouth is a small and welcoming community with unique, exciting creative courses and a good understanding of how to make a living once in the real world. The..Read more

JL
jamie leigh
11 Dec 24

I’m currently enrolled in an online MA program in Creative Writing, and the experience has been fantastic so far. The facilities are incredibly accessible, and the student support..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,950 per year

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£19,950 per year

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Megan
19 Jan 25
Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
Arts University Bournemouth is a small and welcoming community with unique, exciting creative courses and a good understanding of how to make a living once in the real world. The...
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JL
jamie leigh
11 Dec 24
I’m currently enrolled in an online MA program in Creative Writing, and the experience has been fantastic so far. The facilities are incredibly accessible, and the student support...
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